EDC 430 F13 Wk10

Goal(s) for Class

• Apply our passions to unloved science.
• Reflect on how to plan for effective learner-centered Teaching
• Refine our lesson plans or materials.

Activities

• Announcements
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  • SMILE Program Update
    • Good news:they are offering $100 for lab facilitator for HS event.
    • Bad news: If you accept the $, it can't be substituted for RISEF obligation.
• Sharing: Evernote notebooks/Ipad Tricks
• The I HATE SCIENCE Scavenger Hunt
  • How do you engage Ss in your Least Favorite Subjects?
  • Reflect on your least favorite science topics.
  • Work in pairs to find resources that engage Ss in these topics.
  • Use this Evernote form for each resource collection you find.
  • Share your results.
• How do I plan instruction that helps my students do the work required to understand science?

• What will the field instructor and ST discuss after the observation?
• What would you talk about?
• What are the essential steps for focusing teaching on student learning?
• Worksession -
  • Reflect on strategies for having your Ss do the cognitive work during your lessons.
  • Work on your lesson plans or your instructional materials.
  • Share one accomplishment!
  • What did you do tonight that was worthwhile?